Last Updated: November 12, 2024
Welcome to WhimsyWand.com
At WhimsyWand.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we’re passionate about sharing lifestyle inspiration, recipes, fashion tips, and home décor ideas. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit WhimsyWand.com (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with our content platforms.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our lifestyle community, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Profile information and preferences
- Clothing sizes and style preferences
- Dietary restrictions and preferences
- Home décor interests
- Shopping lists and saved recipes
- User-generated content (photos, recipes, reviews)
- Account login credentials
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Comment section interactions
- Contest and giveaway entries
- Customer service communications
Automatically Collected Information
Our Site automatically collects:
- Device type and settings
- Browser information
- IP address
- Geographic location
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Recipe save patterns
- Shopping behavior
- Outfit board interactions
- DIY project saves
- Site navigation patterns
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your style preferences
- Save your favorite recipes
- Track shopping list items
- Maintain login sessions
- Analyze site usage
- Personalize content
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Enable social sharing
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
Core Features and Personalization
- Customizing your feed based on interests
- Saving your favorite recipes
- Creating personalized outfit recommendations
- Remembering your home décor preferences
- Generating shopping lists
- Managing meal plans
- Storing DIY project progress
Content Enhancement
- Suggesting seasonal recipes
- Recommending complementary outfit pieces
- Offering relevant home décor ideas
- Creating personalized style guides
- Providing meal planning assistance
- Curating seasonal content
Communication
- Sending recipe newsletters
- Sharing style tips and trends
- Offering home décor inspiration
- Providing seasonal updates
- Announcing new features
- Responding to comments and questions
Information Sharing
Service Partners
We may share information with:
Content and Service Providers
- Recipe database providers
- Fashion retailers and brands
- Home décor partners
- Photography services
- Social media platforms
- Analytics services
- Email marketing providers
Business Operations
- Payment processors
- Cloud storage providers
- Customer support services
- Marketing automation tools
- Website hosting services
- Security providers
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when:
- Required by law
- Responding to legal requests
- Protecting our rights
- Investigating violations
- Preventing fraud
- Meeting regulatory obligations
Data Security
We protect your information through:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Secure storage systems
- Regular security updates
- Access controls
- Staff training
- Incident response procedures
- Backup systems
Your Privacy Choices
Account Controls
You can:
- Update profile information
- Modify style preferences
- Adjust recipe settings
- Manage saved content
- Control email preferences
- Delete saved items
- Deactivate your account
Communication Preferences
Manage:
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Style alerts
- Recipe notifications
- Seasonal updates
- Marketing communications
- Social media connections
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for users 13 and older. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 13.
International Users
We process data in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to data transfer and processing in the US.
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA:
- Right to know what data is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of data sales
- Right to non-discrimination
Contact Us
For privacy questions or concerns:
- Email: Contact@whimsywand.com
Additional Information
Third-Party Links
Our Site links to external websites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices.
Social Media Integration
Social features are governed by respective platform privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary for:
- Account maintenance
- Legal compliance
- Business operations
- User experience improvement
Special Features
Recipe Box
- Saves your favorite recipes
- Tracks cooking preferences
- Stores recipe modifications
- Manages meal plans
Style Profile
- Saves size information
- Tracks style preferences
- Stores outfit combinations
- Manages wishlist items
Home Décor Projects
- Saves design inspiration
- Tracks project progress
- Stores shopping lists
- Manages room layouts
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the Last Updated date and remains in effect until modified.